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Tinariwen is Tamashek for "empty places," a reference to the 11-piece band's home in northern Mali's desert. Of late, though, this group of Tuareg rebel fighters has been playing its primal electric blues to full houses across the globe, drawing praise from the likes of Thom Yorke, Carlos Santana, and Robert Plant along the way. "Aman Iman," their third, and best album, is more sonically direct than previous records. Spiky guitar phrases punctuate tribal call-and-response vocals and hand claps to create a hypnotic effect--especially on the trance like "63" and "Izarharh Tenere." If anything, Tinariwen's only limitation is its lack of rhythmic variation. Perhaps they should consider adding a drummer as a 12th member. 03/23/07
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